Cooktop safetyWARNINGTo reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death:• Select cookware that is designed for cooktops and is large enough to cover thegrates. Burner flames should not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.• Turn off all burners that are not in use.• Do not line the grates or any part of the cooktop with aluminum foil.• Do not leave burners unattended on medium or high heat settings.• Before igniting, ensure all burner caps are properly seated and all burners are level.• Use the LITE (flame icon) position to ignite a burner, then verify the burner did ignite.If ignition fails, turn the burner OFF, and wait a few minutes for the gas to dissipate.• When you set a burner to simmer, turn the knob slowly. Ensure the flame stays on.• Place only cookware on the cooktop.• Foods should only be flamed under an active ventilation hood.• Turn off a burner before removing the cookware.• Remove cookware immediately after cooking.• Ensure all cooktop burners are off and all surfaces have cooled before removing thegrates and disassembling the burners.• After cleaning the burner spreader, dry it completely before re-assembling it.• Do not pour water or other liquids into the cooktop during cleaning.• Do not use cookware that is substantially larger than the grate.• Turn cookware handles away from active burners and the cooktop front edge.• Stand at a safe distance from the cookware when frying.• Heat frying oil slowly, and monitor the oil as it heats. For high-heat frying, do notleave the oil unattended.• If combining fats or oils for frying, mix them before heating.• Use a deep-fry thermometer when possible to avoid heating the oil beyond its smokepoint. (Know the smoke point of the oil you use.)• Use minimal oil when frying. Thaw food before frying, and do not fry food that isoverly cold or that is clumped with ice.14 English